Overall score
Acacia Ridge
45.4/100
Coopers Plains
50.1/100
Acacia Ridge vs Coopers Plains, QLD Suburb Comparison
Acacia Ridge for retirees and investment; Coopers Plains for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Acacia RidgeCoopers Plains
Crime rate
Acacia Ridge
96.7 / 1k
Coopers Plains
153.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acacia Ridge
214
Coopers Plains
177
Population
Acacia Ridge
7,486
Coopers Plains
5,675
Metric leadAcacia Ridge 5Coopers Plains 52 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAcacia Ridge
- Best for familiesCoopers Plains
- Best for investmentAcacia Ridge
- Best for best schoolsCoopers Plains
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Acacia Ridge | Coopers Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.4/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.3/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.7 / 1k | 153.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 45 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 214 | 177 |
| Green cover | 5.7% | 7.2% |
| Population | 7,486 | 5,675 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Acacia Ridge is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, while Coopers Plains is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Acacia Ridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Coopers Plains keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Acacia Ridge pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas Coopers Plains is the better pick for schools and education options, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Acacia Ridge sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Coopers Plains.
Acacia Ridge suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Coopers Plains is the stronger match for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.